Anstruther RNLI launch to assist a small vessel drifting close to rocks
Anstruther's inshore lifeboat was tasked shortly after 5pm this evening to assist a small boat drifting dangerously close to rocks just off Anstruther Golf Course
The crew and established a tow and recovered the vessel to safety.
The boat was brought back to the safety of Anstruther harbour. The lifeboat was recovered and made ready for service shortly after 6pm.
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